St. John Frizell talks to On the Real about life pre and post-Sandy. The owner of Fort Defiance has been at the forefront of the Restore Red Hook movement, and has interesting tales to hear.
Fany Gerson’s Paletas Are Coming Back!
It won’t be long before La New Yorkina’s Paletas return.
Our friend Fany Gerson made a touching video-thank you for the heartfelt appreciation towards her Kickstarter backers. She’s raised an impressive $21,244 as of this morning, in efforts to replace all that La Newyorkina lost to Hurricane Sandy.
Fany writes:”Friends, I am so grateful, humbled, amazed, excited and overjoyed with your response, help, pledges and sweet notes. Thank you so very much!!! Your pledges have helped me reach our goal to purchase a Paletera Maker and return to making your favorite Ice Pops.”
What’s in Your Breadbasket?
While some operators have dropped bread all together to save money, and have found that diners care less about it, others have been taking the opportunity to show their creativity and skills off before the meal begins. Read The Wall Street Journal on taking the elaboration or savings route when it comes to bread.
David Segal of David’s Tea Shares Tea Growth Stories
Human Business Works talks to David Segal of David’s Tea about the tea business, entrepreneurial growth, and more on today’s show..
Mobile Food Ordering Gaining Popularity
Consumers are becoming well acquainted with using their mobile devices to order food. Fast Casual reports on the trend, which seems to be holding on.
New Additions: Bringing Teams Together
Talent Management addresses on-boarding of new employees, and how we bring the in to the rest of the team.
Columnist Kevin D. Wilde outlines how managers can guide new employees during a transition to ensure the team doesn’t suffer.
Starbucks’ Continued Growth: Drive-Thrus Targeted
As Starbucks continues its aggressive growth plan, more than half of the 1,500 new stores slated for the next five years will be drive-thrus.
Great Bread Won’t Stop: Uri Scheft to Open in USQ
Breads Bakery will open on Wednesday at 18 East 16th Street. Uri Scheft, an Israeli-born Denmark-raised baker is bringing his signature breads and classics to New York.
Shift Note: A New Digital Tool For Restaurants
Wondering how to fit more into your schedule? Shift Note is making a big splash by helping managers displace paper and communicate crucial shift reports with employees and senior management.